(Milwaukee, June 15, 2021) – Registration opened for the Wisconsin Senior Olympics (WSO) June 15, 2021. With 22 states sending athletes to participate in the 2020 WSO games, expectations are for continued growth in participation in 2021. In 2020, despite restrictions from Covid, 595 athletes participated in the games. In a typical year, that number is over 1,200.

“We were extremely pleased last year to hold the games in a protective manner. This year, we hope to get new athletes to join us, and bring back some of the participants who chose to sit out last year due to Covid,” said Harvey Pollack, WSO President.

Athletes participating in the WSO games are able to qualify for the National Senior Games, which take place bi-annually. A sampling of the sports offered by WSO includes archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cornhole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, powerlifting, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

“We see a lot of enthusiasm to compete from our Wisconsin athletes and throughout the upper Midwest. It’s an excellent way for athletes to set goals to stay in shape and get back in touch with sports where they’ve excelled,” Pollack said.

To register, go to www.wiseniorolympics.com.

It’s time again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society!

This week’s image features the 1950 Whitewater Sandlot Tri-County Champion Baseball Team. The team was part of the Kachel’s Kids Baseball organization run by Clarence (back row) and Mae Kachel.
Front row: J. Collins, G. Congdon, N. Schneider, E. Sweno, R. Douglas, D. Fisher, & E. Koszyczarek.
Second row: H. Kraus, J. Suby, R. Smith, W. Peterson, W. Splitter, & J. Marshall.

Join us next week with more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections!
(0018P, Whitewater Historical Society)

The Whitewater Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Whitewater and the surrounding area. Be sure to join us next week for more from the Society’s collections. Please “like” us on Facebook, and check out our website at whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org!​ 

Whitewater United FC Select Soccer held a successful first day of tryouts. 
If your player is interested in being a part of a Whitewater U12-U15 Select team there is still time!

Tryout dates will continue Thurs., June 24th, Tues., June 29th, and Wed., June 30th. A one-time cost of $25 tryout fee is due at tryouts at the field (non-refundable). 

Times are as follows:
June 24th   4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. U12 Boys/Girls
 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. U15 Boys/Girls
June 29th & 30th  4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. U15 Boys/Girls
  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. U12 Boys/Girls​

Tryout Location: Moraine View Park Fields, 1201 E. Innovation Drive. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

Whitewater Youth Football League is seeking final registrations for 2021-2022 grades 4th – 8th for hybrid and tackle football teams.  The EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE is June 30.  Parents can register their players for 4th/5th grade HYBRID team (8 on 8 padded flag football) and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade tackle football.  Practice is set to begin in August, with Saturday games in September and October.  You can register your player through the Whitewater Park & Recreation website under the Programs/Team Sports page.  Any questions, you can contact Neal Kolb by email at wildlifepreservation@hotmail.com